Foscam Camera Viewer vs Amcrest View Lite for iPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Foscam Camera Viewer
Connect to and monitor your Foscam IP cameras remotely. View live feeds, control pan and tilt, record video, and take snapshots with a user-friendly interface. Supports secure connections and optimized battery usage for extended viewing.
- View H.264, Mpeg4, Jpeg, Mjpeg cameras
- Remote pan, tilt, and preset control
- Record video and take snapshots
- Hand and optical zooming
- Secure HTTPS/SSL connection
- Battery optimized viewing
- Selectable video scaling
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!!! NOTICE: We are a third party developers team who developed this application to view Foscam IP cameras. We do not sell or distribute any of Foscam products.. Keep a close eye on what's happening in your home or office. Let you connect to your Foscam IP cameras, monitor them (view, control, record remotely). Main features: - Viewing H.264 (hardware accelerated), Mpeg4, Jpeg or Mjpeg cameras. - Hand zooming or Optical zooming (for supported cameras). - Easy to record video or take snapshot with several taps. - Pan, tilt or move to predefined presets (for PTZ cameras). - Support HTTPS/SSL (secure connection). - Battery optimized for long viewing time, especially when viewing multiple cameras at once. - Selectable video scaling mode that fits your device's screen. - Very easy to use interface. Supported models: - C1/C2 - FosBaby / P1 - FI8602W - FI8605W - FI8606W - FI8607W - FI8608W - FI8609W - FI8610W - FI8620W - FI8900W - FI8901W - FI8902W - FI8903W - FI8904W - FI8905W/E - FI8906W - FI8907W - FI8908W - FI8909W - FI8910W/E - FI8911W - FI8915W - FI8916W - FI8918W/E - FI8919W - FI8920W - FI8921W - FI8926P - FI8928W - FI8931W - FI931W - FI9800 - FI9801 - FI9802 - FI9803 - FI9804 - FI9805 - FI9810 - FI9818 - FI9820 - FI9821 - FI9826 - FI9828 - FI9831 - FI9832 - FI9851 - FI9853 - FI9900 - FI9903 - FI9904 - FI9909 - FI9961 - R1/R2 - . . . Product page: https://tech24h.vn/apps/legacy-camera-viewer/index.html Terms of Use: https://tech24h.vn/apps/legacy-camera-viewer/terms.html
Amcrest View Lite for iPad
Monitor your Amcrest HDCVI camera DVR and NVR systems remotely. Configure your cameras to view live feeds from anywhere in the world.
- Remote camera viewing
- Configure DVR and NVR systems
- Live feed access
- Global accessibility
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Amcrest View is used in conjunction with Amcrest HDCVI Camera DVR & NVR systems. Configure your cameras together with the Amcrest View app to see your cameras from anywhere in the world!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Foscam Camera Viewer at 2.8 against Amcrest View Lite for iPad's 2.1. Foscam Camera Viewer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (36% vs 27%). Amcrest View Lite for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and ratings volume there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Foscam Camera Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Amcrest View Lite for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.
Foscam Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Foscam Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 27% of Amcrest View Lite for iPad's.
Foscam Camera Viewer ships an update monthly, Amcrest View Lite for iPad every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Foscam Camera Viewer | Amcrest View Lite for iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (26 ratings) — better | 2.1 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews — better | 26.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HAI PHAM VU HOANG | Amcrest |
Customer experience
Foscam Camera Viewer
Amcrest View Lite for iPad
In-app purchases
Foscam Camera Viewer
- Upgrade to Pro version$3.99
Amcrest View Lite for iPad
No in-app purchases
Questions
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